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Matthew E. Walden

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Gainesville, FL 32608
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CRD#: 4796709
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Professional summary


Matthew Edmund Walden is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Gainesville, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Gainesville, Florida.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Matthew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) DBA - Walden Wealth Management; 5208 SW 91st Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608; MARKETING & ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES / 1 -5 HOUR PER MONTH / 1-5 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS 2) MATTHEW WALDEN/ FIXED INSURANCE/ INSURANCE BROKER OR AGENT/ INVESTMENT RELATED/ HOURS PER MONTH VARIES, APPROXIMATELY 1-10 / HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS VARIES, APPROXIMATELY 1-10 3) Rio Del Mar 19 - HOA - president - 2 hours/month outside of trading hours - pay bills, make decisions on condo expenses 4) Rental property; not investment related; start date 1/1/2020 - sole proprietor; 22381 S US HWY 441, High Springs, FL 32643; own a rental property, a management company handles most activity; 0 hours per month.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 13, 2011 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 5208 Sw 91st Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Gainesville, FL
Current

May 6, 2011 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Gainesville, FL
Past

January 26, 2006 - May 18, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
GAINESVILLE, FL
Past

May 17, 2005 - May 18, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 3, 2004 - May 17, 2005

AMERICAN GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37449
HOUSTON, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
JW
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
ESHBACH RETIREMENT PLANNING | TILCHIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP | JAFFE TILCHIN INVESTMENT PARTNERS | J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294 / SEC#: 801-60722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2001 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(5/6/2011)
IAR
Florida
(5/13/2011)
IAR
Texas
(8/26/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/24/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JW
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
ESHBACH RETIREMENT PLANNING | TILCHIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP | JAFFE TILCHIN INVESTMENT PARTNERS | J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294 / SEC#: 801-60722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 935-6776
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
512

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,195,237,282

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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Gainesville, FL 32608

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